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William Scull, known as “El Indomable,” is a Cuban-born super-middleweight who has quietly forged a sturdy, European-based career built on discipline, balance, and a grinding ring IQ. Turning pro in late 2016, Scull moved from Matanzas to Germany, where he developed into a reliable contender on the AGON and wider European circuit. Across 24 professional bouts he owns a 23–1 record with 9 knockouts. The KO rate (39.13%) doesn’t fully describe his effectiveness: Scull is a methodical control fighter who wins by denying opponents their rhythm, piling up clean jabs, and staying defensively responsible for long stretches.
At 5′11½″ (182 cm), he uses his height well—fighting tall behind a steady lead hand when he wants distance, then stepping in with compact right hands and body shots when openings appear. His best sequences often start with a probing jab that draws a counter, followed by a straight right or short hook as rivals reset. Defensively, Scull keeps his elbows tight, rolls with hooks, and rarely overcommits, which is why so many of his wins come by decision. He’s comfortable in slower, tactical fights and doesn’t panic when rounds get messy—traits that translate well to 10- and 12-round distances.
The momentum years were 2021–2024. He scored quick stoppages of Deneb Diaz and Dragan Lepei to announce his power, then shifted into a run of high-volume decision wins over Gino Kanters, Evgeny Shvedenko, Abel Nicolas Adriel, and Cristian Fabian Rios. In 2024 he traveled to Las Vegas to outbox Sean Hemphill, before returning to Germany to defeat unbeaten Vladimir Shishkin, a performance that confirmed his world-level maturity. The lone blemish came on May 3, 2025, when he challenged Saul “Canelo” Alvarez in Riyadh. Scull stayed composed and competitive in spots, but Alvarez’s veteran timing and body work edged a clear decision. Even in defeat, Scull proved he belongs in elite company. Going forward, his path is to add sharper combination punches to his patient scoring style and turn close rounds into decisive moments. With Cuban fundamentals, a professional mindset, and a proven willingness to travel, he remains a dangerous out for any top-10 super-middleweight.
Tips / interesting facts:
- Scull is a classic “round collector”: his jab and foot positioning are designed to bank points early and keep control late.
- Most of his damaging moments come from body work first—he slows opponents down before switching upstairs.
- He rarely wastes motion; when he steps in, it’s usually behind a feint to open a straight right.
- Living and training in Germany sharpened his 12-round pacing—he stays steady rather than chasing one big burst.
- The Canelo fight showed he can handle elite speed and pressure, even if he needs more volume to win those rounds.
Professional Fight History (Box-pro)
| Date | Opponent (record at time) | Result | Venue / City | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 03, 2025 | Saul Alvarez (62-2-2) | Loss — UD (12) | ANB Arena, Riyadh | IBF/WBC/WBO World SMW |
| Oct 19, 2024 | Vladimir Shishkin (16-0-0) | Win — UD (12) | Stadthalle, Falkensee | IBF World SMW Eliminator |
| May 04, 2024 | Sean Hemphill (16-1-0) | Win — UD (8) | T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas | Hemphill down R5 |
| Oct 07, 2023 | Cristian Fabian Rios (23-18-3) | Win — UD (6) | Stadthalle, Falkensee | — |
| Nov 12, 2022 | Abel Nicolas Adriel (26-25-3) | Win — UD (8) | AGON Sportpark, Berlin | — |
| Jul 02, 2022 | Evgeny Shvedenko (15-0-0) | Win — UD (12) | Stadtwerke Arena, Erding | — |
| Nov 26, 2021 | Deneb Diaz (16-1-0) | Win — KO (2) | AGON Sportpark, Berlin | IBF Latino SMW |
| May 28, 2021 | Dragan Lepei (19-3-2) | Win — KO (2) | AGON Sportpark, Berlin | IBO Int’l SMW |
| Feb 27, 2021 | Gino Kanters (8-3-2) | Win — UD (12) | AGON Sportpark, Berlin | IBO Int’l SMW (vacant) |
| Aug 28, 2020 | Mathias Eklund (12-3-2) | Win — TKO (4) | Havelstudios, Berlin | — |
| 2017–2019 | Multiple opponents | All wins | Germany / Argentina venues | Regional rise, steady decisions & KOs |
| Nov 11, 2016 | Gaston Dario Avalos (2-3-0) | Win — KO (1) | Polideportivo Fortunato Perazzoli, San Carlos | Pro debut for Scull |
